Weight Management
Clinical articles on weight management, reviewed by NMC-registered specialists.
What Your Doctor Checks Before a Weight-Loss Plan
Before any weight-loss plan, a doctor checks for hidden causes and safety. Here are the tests and questions that come first — and why they matter.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight?
If losing weight feels impossible, it is not just willpower. Here are the real metabolic reasons weight is hard to lose — and what that means for you.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
BMI for Indians: Why the Healthy Range Is Different
Indians have lower BMI cut-offs than Western charts. See the Indian healthy BMI range, what counts as overweight, and why waist size matters too.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
GLP-1 for Weight Loss: How It Works
How do GLP-1 medicines actually work for weight? A plain, doctor-led explanation of the hormone, the science, and why they are used under supervision.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
Weight and Hormones: Thyroid, PCOS and Insulin
Thyroid, PCOS and insulin all affect the scale. Here is how each hormone changes your weight — and why finding the cause changes the plan.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
Medical Weight Loss in India: What It Involves
What does a doctor-supervised weight programme actually involve in India? The steps, the checks, and how it differs from a diet plan or a quick fix.
Reviewed by Dr. Alla Renuka · 3 min read
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